Esmerelda Padilla and Javier Martinez of Zia SF, who make original hand printed apparel. Esmerelda, who grew up in the Mission and first started printing at Mision Grafica, says “I like Carnaval because it brings everyone out of the woodwork. There’s nothing pretentious or hipster about it. It’s a little microcosm. It still has the same flavor even though the city is changing.” Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Aunt Betty of Aunt Betty’s corn dogs knits while waiting for customers on Saturday morning. “This is what I do when business is slow,” she said. When asked what makes them gourmet, she said, “you’ll just have to try one and find out.” Photo by Claire Weissbluth
The Bear is working the crowd. Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Fernando and Diego of Malevo Cocina Argentina grilling some delicious choripan. Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Huichol Art Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Hand crafted soap. Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Oli Medina is raising money for a mural to honor Chata Gutierrez, the legendary radio DJ who passed away last year. Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Mike and Judy, Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Low Rider, Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Benjamin Bac Sierra and family selling Justice for Alex Nieto t-shirts and posters. Photo by Claire Weissbluth
Claire is a filmmaker who grew up deep in the woods of Northern California. She's passionate about visual storytelling and taco trucks, taking pictures of street art, and watching movies at the Roxie.
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Love Carnaval. Good down-home, non-pretentious fun. I go every year.